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Forum: Lower Mainland 01-16-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
I don't see the problem with the plastic hose...

I don't see the problem with the plastic hose clamps. I can see if you were opening and closing them frequently they might crack. Of course Stainless steel hose clamps would be most ideal, but as...
Forum: Lounge 01-15-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Bring back "Last 10 discussions" Home Page

I'd like to see the "Last 10 postings" reinstated.
Maybe it's just my computer settings. I have talked to other aquarists that say they don't get it anymore either. The old Home page had them:
...
Forum: Reef 11-25-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,409
Can you get a better picture? I'd suggest...

Can you get a better picture?

I'd suggest searching up "new tank" or "Algae problems" This problem has been answered many times.

Even if you can't identify the exact species you may be able...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2004, 06:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,243
Terrible tank! Looks good for about a week...

Terrible tank!

Looks good for about a week or two. My experience has been that narrow tanks are difficult to clean, scratch easily and do poorly for their unfortunate inhabitants. Classic example...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2004, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,071
Glad to see things are looking up. Emily B's...

Glad to see things are looking up.
Emily B's method works well to induce reluctant Sun Corals.

I've heard of using a vitamin b additive to stimulate feeding response, but I have not tried this...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2004, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,183
Hey Walter, Don't waste your money on Red Slime...

Hey Walter,
Don't waste your money on Red Slime remover as what you have is a red macro algae species, not red slime algae which is actually a kind of bacteria.
The Red slime remover if used...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,588
Hello Jim, It's definitely not an algae, nor is...

Hello Jim,
It's definitely not an algae, nor is it a gorgonian.
The picture is blurry, but it appears to be a small colonial polyp.
Probably in the Xenia or Clavularia family (maybe also a type of...
Forum: Reef 05-09-2004, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
The brown stuff may be waste, but as it is a new...

The brown stuff may be waste, but as it is a new addition it may be zooxanthellae being expelled.

When photosynthetic corals and invertebrates are stressed or adjusting to environment changes...
Forum: Edmonton 04-04-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,870
Yes thankyou! Also a big thanks goes to my...

Yes thankyou!
Also a big thanks goes to my luxury transportation to and from the meeting.

A big thanks to "Brownstix" for getting me, Bob, and stretch to the meeting alive!
Forum: Reef 03-11-2004, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,496
I think it's commendable that you want to try to...

I think it's commendable that you want to try to do it yourself.
I question the motives. To save a few dollars? To get something you think can't be acquired from your local aquarium shops? Have you...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,697
Way to go Quinn, Yes it is Linckia multiflora....

Way to go Quinn,
Yes it is Linckia multiflora. I've had one drop all 5 legs, within a few weeks new little blue legs appeared from the leg end. Many starfish reproduce through asexual fragmentation....
Forum: Calgary 02-27-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
I'll do a list up tonight, for now I have to go...

I'll do a list up tonight, for now I have to go to work.
Forum: Calgary 02-27-2004, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Hello Bob, The Tang you saw was most likely a...

Hello Bob,
The Tang you saw was most likely a captive raised tang. They are collected from the plankton and raised in an aquaculture facility. It's the closest thing to captive bred for some species...
Forum: Lounge 02-25-2004, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Tuesday Chat?

We got 19 online, how about a chat?
Forum: Edmonton 02-24-2004, 09:37 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 24,246
March 20th I'm working in the day but avail for...

March 20th I'm working in the day but avail for evenings. April 3rd works for me day or night. Who's gonna host?
Forum: Reef 02-07-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,642
Any pharmacy supply store will have the full...

Any pharmacy supply store will have the full length gloves. Their is a reusable aquarium glove called aquagloves. The glove part is thicker so they won't puncture or rip. They are made by Coralife.
Forum: Reef 02-05-2004, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Hello Ed, What you have is Sinularia, possibly...

Hello Ed,
What you have is Sinularia, possibly Sinularia polydactyla. That's not the important part here. It seems what you have is a dying DYED CORAL.
Pictures can distort color but it looks far...
Forum: Pictures 02-01-2004, 10:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,981
Hey Sam, This is the Boxer Crab or Pom-pom Crab...

Hey Sam,
This is the Boxer Crab or Pom-pom Crab Lybia tesselata

It is a favourite of mine an is certainly not new to the hobby. As it has a small size it is often overlooked in tanks. Plus so...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2004, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,353
Hello Taz, The coral you have is Echinopora...

Hello Taz,
The coral you have is Echinopora lamellosa and quite a nice one at that.
Echinopora sp. generally have ridges across the coral face and a much different polyp form from Pagoda cup coral...
Forum: Reef 01-27-2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,736
Hey Mason, Usually when the corals are dyed, it...

Hey Mason,
Usually when the corals are dyed, it is quite obvious. When you see a hot pink Sinularia, there's no question it's dyed. I think the message has been sent quite clearly to the few...
Forum: Reef 01-23-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,734
I agree with reefer 11 too, I've seen these tried...

I agree with reefer 11 too, I've seen these tried by many people, even in a 300 gallon reef and apart from Sam's I've not seen any survive longer than a few months(With the exception of public...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-17-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,106
This is what it looks like: Stenopus cyanoscelis ...

This is what it looks like: Stenopus cyanoscelis


http://www.d6.dion.ne.jp/~shrimp/images/life-Stenopus/blue-leg-2.jpg
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-17-2004, 06:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,106
Hey Sam, The Shrimp you listed is the ...

Hey Sam,
The Shrimp you listed is the
Caribbean Yellow Boxer Shrimp
Stenopus scutellatus 4cm
I rarely see this one, The Yellow Boxer shrimp that usually shows up in stores is the
Blue legged...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2004, 02:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,109
Everyone always forgets Colin at: Coral...

Everyone always forgets Colin at:

Coral Ocean Aquarium on Kingsway at Boundry. 604-733-1888
I have found many gems in this little store. I suggest you make friends with Colin as he's a really...
Forum: Reef 01-09-2004, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,429
For previous discussions on acrylic, see this...

For previous discussions on acrylic, see this link:

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5044&highlight=acrylic
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